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Jewish merchants

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 135 Collections and/or Records:

Drachman Brothers, 1992, 1836-1911

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Identifier: B111.03.0003.0002
Abstract

Phillip and Samuel Drachman came to the United States from Russian Poland during the 1850s in order to escape conscription in the Czar's army. The Drachman brothers settled in the Arizona Territory and became merchants in Tucson. The family gained prominence within the community, working in business and philanthropy.

Dates: 1992; Coverage: 1836-1911

Edward Green's Store, circa 1915

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Identifier: B063.01.0009.00056
Abstract

Four men, a woman, and a child (all unidentified) stand in Edward Green's clothing store in Antonito, Colorado. Edward Green later owned Green's Dress Shop in Denver.

Dates: circa 1915

Eighty Years Story by Donald Meyer, 1985 August 27

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Identifier: B098.01.0005.00128
Abstract Donald Meyer reads "Eighty Years" which he wrote about his life. Judge Donald H. Meyer, the son of Morris Meyer, describes the early life of the Meyer brothers, Morris, Sam, Max, and Charles, who emigrated from Poland in the late 1800s. He talks about his father Morris' early business efforts in Wisconsin as well as his father's marriage to his mother, a German immigrant. He also recounts the couple's move to Colorado after his father was diagnosed with tuberculosis. He further describes the...
Dates: 1985 August 27

Evelyn Rosenthal Stone and Max Rosenthal in Electrical Store, 1930 August 26

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Identifier: B063.01.0009.00039
Abstract

Interior of electrical store with Max Rosenthal and his daughter Evelyn Rosenthal Stone.

Dates: 1930 August 26

Executives and Founders of the Denver Mattress Company, between 1940-1965

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Identifier: B063.01.0017.00009
Abstract

Left to right: Isadore Lande, Max Nierenberg, Gershon (Gus) Amter and Morris Stein. These men were founders or executives of the Colorado Mattress Company and the Standard Furniture Manufacturing Company. Date stamped on back of photograph, May 1986, is when the copy was printed.

Dates: between 1940-1965

Exterior of Chas. Glass Merchant Tailor, between 1900-1930

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Identifier: B063.01.0009.00038
Abstract

Owner Charles Glass stands in the doorway of the Chas. Glass Merchant Tailor store located in Denver, Colorado. Charles Glass was the father of Charlotte (Glass) Heller (Mrs. Max Heller).

Dates: between 1900-1930

Exterior of Chicago Hide, between 1916-1922

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Identifier: B356.02.0005.0004.00001
Abstract

The photograph shows part of the sign for the Chicago Hide, Fur and Wool House in Douglas, Wyoming. Large bundles of hides or fur are in front of the building. Three men and one woman are standing in front of a wagon piled high with large bundles and four men are standing by the entrance. George D. Bercu founded the Chicago Hide, Fur and Wool House in Douglas, Wyoming.

Dates: between 1916-1922

Exterior of C.M. Schayer Store, between 1880-1890

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Identifier: B063.01.0001.00008
Abstract

Exterior of the C.M. Schayer Store owned by Charles M. Schayer, with a sign posted at the top of the building. Eight unidentified men and children stand in front and on a balcony. The store was located at 409 Blake Street in Denver, Colorado. Schayer arrived in Denver by covered wagon in 1865.

Dates: between 1880-1890

Exterior of C.M. Schayer Store, between 1880-1890

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Identifier: B063.01.0009.00093
Abstract

Exterior of the C.M. Schayer Store owned by Charles M. Schayer, with a sign posted at the top of the building. Eight unidentified men and children stand in front and on a balcony. The store was located at 409 Blake Street in Denver, Colorado. Schayer arrived in Denver by covered wagon in 1865.

Dates: between 1880-1890

Exterior of Groussman's Store, 1979

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Identifier: B063.01.0001.00029
Abstract

Exterior of Albert and Bella Groussman's grocery store, now known as the "Mercantile Café," on the 9th Street Park, Auraria Campus, Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1979